Student
Counseling Theory
Syllabus
Counseling Theory
The Mission of Multnomah University:
“To educate, equip, and enrich Christian students through accessible undergraduate and graduate education to become biblically competent, academically proficient, spiritually formed, and culturally engaged servant leaders, shaped to be a transforming force for their church, community, and world.” The Mission of the Arts and Sciences Division:
The mission of the Arts and Sciences Division is to expose students to general liberal arts studies that provide a foundation for life long learning, enhancing and complementing the academic majors, and providing an integrated Christian worldview.
General Course Description
This class covers the major theorists in the field of counseling and psychology. Students are introduced to the major proponents and originators of each theory and learn the basic ideas and treatment approaches of each. Students will also be introduced to the task of integrating these theories with a biblical worldview and to exploring the issues and methodologies associated with this task and how it might apply to each theory. Students will also be introduced to Christian approaches to counseling theory and possible ways of categorizing those approaches. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integrative thought from a biblical worldview perspective, and connecting theory to practical application.
Course Objectives
The student successfully completing this course will, in the area of knowledge:
1. Be introduced to the major theories in the field of counseling and psychology so that the student is familiar with the major theorists, terms and language associated with each.
2. Articulate the roles of the counselor based on theoretical understanding, professional insight, and biblical exegesis and interpretation.
3. Be able to explain the basic ideas and tenets of each theory.
4. Explore some of the implications of each theory.
5. Discuss each
Syllabus
Counseling Theory
The Mission of Multnomah University:
“To educate, equip, and enrich Christian students through accessible undergraduate and graduate education to become biblically competent, academically proficient, spiritually formed, and culturally engaged servant leaders, shaped to be a transforming force for their church, community, and world.” The Mission of the Arts and Sciences Division:
The mission of the Arts and Sciences Division is to expose students to general liberal arts studies that provide a foundation for life long learning, enhancing and complementing the academic majors, and providing an integrated Christian worldview.
General Course Description
This class covers the major theorists in the field of counseling and psychology. Students are introduced to the major proponents and originators of each theory and learn the basic ideas and treatment approaches of each. Students will also be introduced to the task of integrating these theories with a biblical worldview and to exploring the issues and methodologies associated with this task and how it might apply to each theory. Students will also be introduced to Christian approaches to counseling theory and possible ways of categorizing those approaches. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integrative thought from a biblical worldview perspective, and connecting theory to practical application.
Course Objectives
The student successfully completing this course will, in the area of knowledge:
1. Be introduced to the major theories in the field of counseling and psychology so that the student is familiar with the major theorists, terms and language associated with each.
2. Articulate the roles of the counselor based on theoretical understanding, professional insight, and biblical exegesis and interpretation.
3. Be able to explain the basic ideas and tenets of each theory.
4. Explore some of the implications of each theory.
5. Discuss each